One of the most debated topics in modern total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is the impact of metal hypersensitivity (MH) as a potential cause of prosthesis failure. Implanting hypoallergenic prostheses to avoid potential problems in suspected cases of MH is one treatment option that can be used in such cases. However, their long-term clinical safety and efficacy are not well proven.
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